All of us live in one world.While we are eating food, drinking water,wearing clothes,watching TV,using computers and so on, we are producing waste every moment.When we finish reading a newspaper,the paper will become waste.When TV sets or computers are broken, they will become electronic waste.
Plastic bags are often used in our everyday life.The number of used plastic bags is increasing day by day.We like to use plastic bags because they are convenient.When we get home,we throw the plastics away.These are called "white pollution"as most plastics are white.Rubber is also common in our daily life.Many of our products are made of rubber, just like the tyres (轮胎) and the bottom part of our shoes.It's true that rubber plays an important role in our life.However, it also brings us some trouble when it has been used for a long time.The old rubber pollutes environment very badly because it can't break downeasily in nature﹣it will stay unchanged for a long time.This is really a big problem all over the world.
Everyone should play a part in saving our world.For example, when we go shopping, we can bring cloth bags instead of plastic ones.And we should do something to recycle rubber.Our small actions can make a difference and lead to a better future.
(1)Which of the following things probably becomes electronic waste?
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The TV set. |
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The plastic bag. |
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The newspaper. |
D. |
The rubber. |
(2)Why do we like to use plastic bags?
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Because they are very light. |
B. |
Because they are convenient. |
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Because they are always used. |
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Because they are used several times. |
(3)What does the underlined phrase " break down" mean in Chinese?
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中断 |
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影响 |
C. |
利用 |
D. |
分解 |
(4)What can you learn from the passage?
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Few of our products are made of rubber. |
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Only scientists can help to save our world. |
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Everyone can do something to save our world. |
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The new plastics pollute the environment badly. |
What's in a Name?
Your name is very important.When you think of yourself,you probably think of your name first.(56)
Right now,the two most popular names for babies in the United States are"Jacob"for boys and"Emily"for girls.(57) And why are some names unpopular?
Names can become popular because of famous actors,TV or book heroes,or top players.Popular names mean very positive (积极的)things.Unpopular names mean negative (消极的)things.(58) Here are some common opinions about names from a recent survey.
(59) The biggest reason is tradition.They have no choice.Many people are named after a family member.
(60) A name that is unpopular now might become popular in the future.That's good news for all the Georges and Bettys out there.
A.Chinese names are different from English names.
B.Of course,opinions can change over time.
C.Surprisingly,people usually have similar opinions about names.
D.Why are these names popular?
E.Because it is an important part of your identity(身份).
F.So why do parents give their children unpopular names?
As the years go by,the Italian community has found its place in Australia.One of the main reasons is the birth of a second generation (代).The children of migrants (移民) have grown up as Australians.
Lucy's family is an example.
Lucy's parents came from Italy in the 1950s.Lucy was born in Sydney soon after her parents arrived in Australia.Lucy's parents were both workers.They spoke Italian at home.When Lucy went to school she had to learn English.Her mum and dad could speak just a little English.At home it was always Italian.When she got a bit older,her mum and dad would ask her to help them out when they didn't understand something in English.
When she was growing up,her parents didn't allow her to do as much as her Australian friends.Her friends didn't understand why she couldn't go out and do things with them,or why she always did what her parents wanted!Lucy's parents spent a lot of time with other Italians,mainly because it was much easier for them to communicate in Italian.Because of this,she spent more time with kids from Italian background.
Things have changed since Lucy had children of her own.Lucy is not as strict as her parents were,so her own kids have more freedom (自由).They can move between the different cultures and feel easier in both cultures.They haven't had so many problems about their identities (身份)•They see themselves as Australians with an Italian background and they‘re proud of their traditions.
51.Lucy's family live in .
A.Italy
B.Germany
C.Australia
D.China
52.Lucy's parents spoke at home most of the time.
A.English
B.Italian
C.Chinese
D.German
53.When Lucy was a kid,she was allowed to .
A.do what her parents wanted
B.do everything with her friends
C.do as much as her Australian friends
D.spend more time with kids from Australian background
54.Lucy's children .
A.only speak Italian
B.can't accept Australian cultures
C.don't like their own Italian traditions
D.live in Italian and Australian cultures freely
55.What's the main idea of the passage?
A.Lucy's parents lived a hard life in the early years.
B.It's hard for Lucy's children to accept Australian culture.
C.As time goes by,the Italians in Australia have found their places there.
D.The Italians have played an important role in Australian society.
Hover Camera (无人相机)
Wang Mengqiu,the inventor of Hover Camera,was born in Hangzhou in 1982.He once studied at Stanford University in the United States.He became famous overnight (一夜成名)because of the invention.
Forget selfie sticks (自拍杆)!Compared to other cameras,Hover Camera has many advantages.
*It can fly and stay in mid﹣air,track your face and even follow you to make sure it gets the perfect picture.
*It can be controlled by using a smartphone(智能手机).
*It records movements with a 13MP camera and takes 4K video.
*It is the best choice for weddings,sports games and holidays.
Mr.Wang also said,"The main design consideration is easy and safe to take for the users.It‘s very light and small.It can be folded (折叠)in two,so it can be easily put into a bag.When the power is low?it can land on the ground safely on its own.
It's reported that the company has raised﹩25 million to produce it.As it is still being tested(测试),Hover Camera can be bought later this year.
The price has not yet been decided.But a spokesman says the company hopes to sell it for less than﹩600.
46.Hover Camera can .
A.swim in the water
B.fly in the mid﹣air
C.change its weight
D.be used as a phone
47.The underlined word"track"means .
A.pull
B.follow
C.push
D.show
48.According to the passage,why is Hover Camera easy and safe to take?
A.It's light and small.
B.It can be folded in three.
C.It doesn't need power.
D.Only a smartphone can make it land.
49.Which is not mentioned in the passage?
A.How can we control Hover Camera?
B.When can we buy Hover Camera?
C.How much is Hover Camera?
D.How popular will Hover Camera be?
50.According to the passage,Wang Mengqiu is a young man.
A.brave
B.quiet
C.creative
D.humorous.
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Room Service Offer the service 24 hours a day. Phone the Information Desk,and your message will be passed on to the room waiter. |
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Dining Room Breakfast:8:00 am﹣9:30 am (Tips:The room waiter may bring breakfast to your room at any time after 7:00 am.If you need it,please fill in a card and hang it outside your door before 6:00 am.) Lunch:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm Dinner:6:30 pm﹣8:30 pm |
Telephones Dial"0"for the Information Desk to put you through with the room waiter.Tell the Information Desk if the morning calls are needed. |
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Shop & Coffee House Business hours: Shop:9:00 am﹣5:30 pm Coffee House:12:00 am﹣2:00 pm 8:00 pm﹣1:30 am |
Other Services Hot water:It is offered 24 hours. Cinema:Films begin at 7:00 pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. Swimming pool:Enjoy yourself at any time if you like.It's free. |
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41.When can you get the room service?
A.Only at midnight.
B.Any time during a day.
C.Before 12 am.
D.After 12 am.
42.If you want to have breakfast at 7:15 am,what should you do?
A.Phone the Information Desk.
B.Go to the coffee house to have it.
C.Go to the hotel dining room.
D.Put a card outside your room before 6:00 am.
43.If you want to have a two﹣hour business talk in the coffee house,you may go there at
A.10:00 am
B.11:30 am
C.12:00 am
D.1:00 am
44.The service guide tells us that you can at any time in the hotel.
A.go swimming
B.go shopping
C.see a film
D.go to the coffee house
45.You can most probably see the service guide.
A.in a hotel dining room
B.in a bedroom of a small family hotel
C.in a bedroom of a large hotel
D.in a hotel shop.
Tim was a little boy of nine years old.He was busy last Saturday morning,because he went to the park with his friends to paint.
He returned home very late.It was nearly half past twelve,but nobody was in.He found that there was a note on the table.It read:
Tim didn't want to follow his parents everywhere.He felt so good that he could be a real big boy and look after himself.
Thinking there was nothing important out there,he cooked some noodles for himself and also helped himself to some apple juice.
Then he started to do some housework.He was really a good helper to his mother.When his mother was away,he would always find some housework to do,like sweeping the floor and washing the dishes.He felt it quite right for him to do some housework at weekends.
In the late afternoon,his parents came back.He asked them what happened.
"Why?You forget?It's Grandmother's birthday today."
"Uh,gee!I simply forgot!I must telephone Grandmother."
He picked up the phone.
"I'm terribly sorry,Grandma,that I forgot about your birthday.Anyway,anyone will forget one thing or another.So I won't get worried if you forget my birthday next Tuesday."
36.Who was in when Tim returned home from the park?
A.Nobody.
B.His mother.
C.His grandfather.
D.His father.
37.Why didn't Tim go to his grandparents'in the afternoon?
A.He was busy in the afternoon.
B.He didn't see the note on the table.
C.He didn't want to see his grandmother.
D.He didn't want to follow his parents everywhere.
38.What is TRUE about Tim?
A.He was free last Saturday morning.
B.He hated to do some housework.
C.He forgot his grandmother's birthday.
D.He cooked dinner for himself.
39.Put the following into correct order according to the story.
①He found a note.
②He did some housework.
③He went out to paint.
④He phoned his grandmother.
⑤He cooked lunch.
A.②③①⑤④
B.③①⑤②④
C.③①②⑤④
D.④③①⑤②
40.At the end of the story,Tim reminded (提醒)his grandmother not to forget
A.his father's birthday
B.his mother's birthday
C.his grandfather's birthday
D.his birthday.